Indian market not sneezing at every global event any more; 5 sectors to bet on now: Shiv Chanani

Shiv Chanani of Baroda BNP Paribas Mutual Fund observes the Indian market’s maturity. Domestic players are more prominent now. This reduces volatility. He suggests focusing on domestic plays over global ones due to global uncertainty. Consumption may rise from lower taxes and good monsoons. Pharma and healthcare are strong. Capital goods and power need careful stock picking.

Accenture shares tank 11% despite beating Q3 revenue estimates. Infosys ADRs fall 3%

Accenture’s shares plummeted despite exceeding third-quarter revenue expectations, driven by AI-related service demand. The company faces challenges from reduced U.S. federal contracts. Consequently, Indian IT ADRs like Infosys also declined, while domestic IT stocks showed mixed performance, with gains in tier-2 companies and HCL Technologies, contrasting with losses in Infosys and LTIMindtree.

No obstacle will remain in NSE IPO: Sebi Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey

Sebi Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey announced that the NSE IPO faces no remaining obstacles, though he refrained from providing a specific timeline. He clarified that the ownership structure of clearing corporations is not hindering the IPO. Pandey also mentioned NSE is resolving legal matters, involving payments and case withdrawals, while Sebi is proceeding cautiously with the ‘T+0’ settlement period.

Biocon raises Rs 4,500 crore through successful QIP

Biocon, a leading biopharmaceutical company, successfully raised Rs 4,500 crore through QIP. This marks their first equity funding since 2004. The QIP saw strong interest from domestic and international investors. The raised capital will be used to purchase debentures and repay borrowings. Kotak Mahindra Capital, BofA India Securities, and Goldman Sachs (India) Securities managed the QIP.